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| Doctors at Dong Nai Dermatology Hospital advise patients on how to care for their skin. Photo: Hai Yen. |
Knowing basic skincare techniques and seeking timely medical attention when symptoms appear are crucial for healthy skin, helping patients feel confident in their interactions and lives.
Hot weather exacerbates skin problems.
These days, the number of patients visiting Dong Nai Dermatology Hospital for skin diseases has increased significantly. Among these, diseases related to infections and dermatitis (allergic contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis) are the most common.
According to Dr. Cao Tram Anh, from the On-Demand Clinic at Dong Nai Dermatology Hospital: "Many patients come for skin examinations when their condition has progressed quite severely: they have infections, oozing fluid, pus, thickened skin in patches, intense itching, and the condition progresses to generalized redness of the skin… to the point where they need to be hospitalized."
A simple way to determine your skin type is to wash your face thoroughly, pat it dry, and let it air dry for 30 minutes. If your skin feels tight and doesn't produce oil (you can use blotting paper to check), then you have dry skin. People with combination skin will have oil production in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin). People with oily skin will have oil production on their cheeks as well.
According to Dr. Tram Anh, the treatment time varies depending on the disease and its severity. For cases with generalized skin redness and systemic infection requiring hospitalization, each hospital stay averages about 14 days, during which patients can experience an 80% reduction in symptoms and be discharged for outpatient treatment. For milder cases, outpatient treatment may involve 2-3 courses, each lasting about 2 weeks.
In severe cases requiring inpatient treatment, in addition to oral and topical medications, patients also receive medicated baths (to disinfect the skin) and light therapy to support better treatment.
Dong Nai Dermatology Hospital also receives and treats many cases of children with contact dermatitis caused by bathing in herbal water. “During the hot season, children often get prickly heat, and parents choose to bathe them in herbal water to treat it. However, bathing in herbal water may be suitable for some children but not for others. Besides, whether the leaves used to make the bath water are clean and free of pesticide residue is also a concern,” said Dr. Tram Anh.
When treating these cases, doctors advise patients to stop bathing with herbal water and switch to using mild bath solutions, shower gels, or products that have undergone clinical testing and proven effectiveness, supported by scientific evidence.
Proper skincare
During the hot season, about 90% of teenagers experience acne due to increased oil production in their skin. Furthermore, their lack of knowledge about proper skin hygiene exacerbates the condition.
Many parents are quite complacent, assuming that acne is normal during puberty, and only take their children to see a dermatologist when the condition becomes severe (pustules, inflamed pimples, swelling, oozing...). In these cases, treatment can take months, possibly even a year, and often leaves behind scars.
Additionally, during the hot season, the Aesthetic Clinic of Dong Nai Dermatology Hospital also receives a large number of patients, mostly aged 35-40, suffering from skin complications due to corticosteroid contamination.
Dr. Tram Anh explained: "Due to the hot weather, patients are exposed to more sunlight, sweat more, which can easily lead to infections and the emergence of underlying skin conditions. Patients often experience skin redness, itching, burning, etc."
To protect skin during hot weather, Dr. Tram Anh advises people to avoid direct sunlight; drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration and dry skin. When going out in the sun, people should protect themselves by wearing jackets, hats, sunglasses, and face masks; and apply sunscreen with an SPF of 50, especially between 9 am and 3 pm.
For sunscreen, users should apply it at least 30 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply every 3-4 hours. If working in a cool environment, it can be applied once or twice a day. For those whose jobs involve significant sun exposure, in addition to applying sunscreen 2-3 times a day, they should wear a face mask and a hat.
Depending on the nature of their work, users may need to remove makeup before applying a new layer of sunscreen. If makeup remover isn't available, they should rinse their face with clean water to reduce dirt, oil, etc. If they can't wash their face, they can use a dry tissue to wipe their face before applying a new layer of sunscreen.
Users should choose sunscreen products that are comfortable and suitable for their skin. Those with skin problems need to be more careful in selecting sunscreen, avoiding unsuitable products that could clog pores and worsen inflammation. Patients with skin conditions should consult a dermatologist about whether and which type of sunscreen they can use.
People also need to practice good hygiene: showering and changing clothes every day; not sharing clothes or towels; eating a balanced diet and supplementing with vitamins and minerals…
Another important step in daily skincare is makeup removal. Dr. Tram Anh advises: “Makeup removal is quite necessary for those who use water-resistant or waterproof products (including sunscreen, especially sunscreen with a high SPF). Gentle facial cleansers cannot completely remove these products. Therefore, a deep cleansing product like makeup remover is needed. Even for those who don't wear sunscreen or makeup, when exposed to hot, sunny, and dusty environments, adding a gentle makeup removal step will cleanse the skin better.”
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Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/dong-nai-cuoi-tuan/202504/cham-care-da-mua-nang-nong-a9b24fd/
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